I have had this battery over a year but only used it probably less than ten times and when I tried to charge it the light blinked rapidily which indicates it is a bad battery. Is there possibly a bad connection that could be fixed. The charger is good because it charges other batteries I have had this battery over a year but only used it probably less than ten times and when I tried to charge it the light blinked rapidily which indicates it is a bad battery. Is there possibly a... » Read More I have had this battery over a year but only used it probably less than ten times and when I tried to charge it the light blinked rapidily which indicates it is a bad battery. Is there possibly a bad connection that could be fixed. The charger is good because it charges other batteries « Show Less
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I had a similar thing happen. Take the battery out and reseat it in the charger. Also try using a pencil eraser on the battery contacts. You can also try just leaving it in the charger. NiCad batteries lose their charge after a while of no use. It may be that the charger is sensing zero charge in the battery. Put the battery in a tool and see if it has any charge remaining. It is difficult to distinguish between the quick flash and the charging flash.
20275
Could be, if the battery was allowed to sit with no charge it could have lost its polarity. Check charger with a meter.
1552926
Never had a problem w/the charger.just adjust the batteries.get a battery checker.best way to check any battery.also the batteries are old?best wishes.
543650
I've personally never experienced the flashing light on this specific model, but I know from other chargers that the flashing light usually indicates that either the battery is not making good contact with the charger terminals or the cell is indeed dead. If you have already tried switching the battery around to the different slots and you get the same result each time, then most likely it is the latter. If you have any other chargers around the house, you could always see if you get a different result using one of those.
309108
Here is a link that fully answers your question. http://www.batterychargers.com/Documents/0099001192WB-00.pdf Basically when the YELLOW LED flashes, the charger has aborted the charge as the battery may no longer be capable of taking a charge and must be replaced. That said, it is a good idea to reset the charger and try the charge again before replacing the battery. To reset the charger merely unplug the charger from the wall, wait a minute, then replug it back into the wall...If the light stays SOLID ON and yellow, then it is charging...it may take a while...if it faults out again and starts flashing yellow again, then replace the battery. GOOD LUCK. and I am most sorry for your the loss of you husband.
2196007
This may seem a bit obvious but ensure the battery is inserted in the charger the right way round. Assuming this is not the case, determine if the charger is faulty(if you bought a second battery this will be easy)I have had no issues with mine for the last year..
1179990
sounds like the batteries are nearing the end of life. mine does this now too, but they still charge. new batteries work as the manual says and the lights blink and slow to a stop. i have been milking these "old" batteries for a while and the charger not stopping is the only issue along with reduced fly time of course.
1448449
Had my charger plugged in for a few days with a battery from a recently purchased yard sale 18-volt drill. The unit was warm to the touch, but not hot. I have charged other batteries and they were warm when removed. The charger changes to a solid light when the battery is charged, and I usually remove it at that time. If it's getting really warm, I'd try a different battery if possible. If same result, then I would contact vendor or B&D; as a warranty issue.
1337865
I have not experienced that, so i would guess there is a problem with the battery or your charger. I know that chargers can damage a battery, so you might check that.
2156342
have the same thing but not the same problem. They unfortunately (charger) do wear out from repeated use. Not that well made but usually work fine for quite a few charges. Don't know why it won't charge all your batteries as mine only cares if it is the right kind no matter who makes it. It could be the battery is bad if your charger works on other batteries.
420094
Not sure myself which one is faulty.My battery light was flashing so I put in the spare battery that has been on the charger for a week and it was not charged-So dead battery(purchased new with the camera) or Charger also purchased new with Camera. I am leaning towards Charger/Battery
332623
I love mine, in fact purchased two of them. I would assume there is something wrong with the charger. I leave my battery in the charger all the time and only pull it out when I use the scrubber. I use it quite often. I would suggest that you contact the seller and get a different one. I'm certain you will enjoy it.
1701040
Fortunately I have not had this problem. I would suggest attaching it to the charger one more time to see if you can get it to charge. Otherwise I would return it for an exchange. I bought an extra battery and have had no problems with the charging of either one.
70077
There is a charging light that stays on while the battery is charging; the 'maximum charging' light does not stay on the entire time on mine, and mine works fine. So - maybe you should have yours checked out or return it..
1608414
It might be defective and has to be exchanged. I purchased the same battery more than 6 months ago and I had no problems with it so far. I traveled a lot with my netbook and it would provide me at least 4-5 h of work from one charge every time.
1085059
If it's a NEW battery, it could be that your charger is defective. Charger cable could have a short.Take it to the store you bought your service from. They should be able to tell you if it's bad.
2157728
I had this happen to me. Battery charger did not produce a charge of the battery. I got a new charger and everything works fine. I don't know how you would easily ascertain if the charger is bad except to see that the battery is not charged.
254724
The charger didn't charge this light very long, about 6 months. Don't know if the battery is bad or the charger, I just got another light. It's a strong, durable light, but won't hold a charge.